Fusion Kris

[ariel]

I am not a Kris lover or specialist, but this one appealed to me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6598995312&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Obviously, a lot of Western influence, but the final result is much more "war-like" than the traditional examples and much more exotic than the European blades. I particularly liked the execution of multiple planes and fullers on the blade.
Very striking!

[nechesh]

Ariel, this is a keris pedang from either Bali or Lombok. I am not sure exactly what you see as obvious Western influence, but this is not a fusion in any sense of the word, it is a traditional Indo design.

[LabanTayo]

nechesh is correct. very yummy sword.....

[ariel]

Ariel, this is a keris pedang from either Bali or Lombok. I am not sure exactly what you see as obvious Western influence, but this is not a fusion in any sense of the word, it is a traditional Indo design.

O-o-o-ps.. :o
I said I was ignorant and now I proved it.
Still, bery nice blade.